Hi everyone! I'm Alisha. |
Welcome to Conversational Phrases! |
We've found that the best way to learn a language is to speak it from day one! And the best way to start speaking is to learn phrases that you'll use in real conversations. |
In this lesson, you'll learn conversational phrases to use when apologizing to someone. After watching this video, you'll be able to apologize and say what you're apologizing for. |
Now, let's take a look at some conversational phrases! |
Listen to the dialogue. |
Jeg beklager at jeg er sen. |
Ikke noe å bekymre seg for. |
Once more with the English translation. |
Jeg beklager at jeg er sen. |
“I'm sorry for being late.” |
Ikke noe å bekymre seg for. |
“Don't worry about it.” |
First of all you'll need to learn how to say "I'm sorry for [reason]." |
The pattern is: Jeg beklager at jeg [reason]. |
This Norwegian sentence literally translates as "I apologize that I [reason]." But it means "I'm sorry for [reason].". |
For example: |
"I'm sorry for being late." |
Jeg beklager at jeg er sen., Jeg beklager at jeg er sen. |
Now, how do you respond that it's okay? |
Ikke noe å bekymre seg for. |
"Don't worry about it." |
Listen to it again: Ikke noe å bekymre seg for., Ikke noe å bekymre seg for. |
This Norwegian sentence translates as "Not something to worry yourself about." But it means "Don't worry about it." |
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